The Town FilesBarton Creek, Texas
Community in Travis County · population 3,356 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $2,000,001
- Household income
- $203,947
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 97°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 59.0
Barton Creek is a community of 3,356 people in Travis County, Texas. The median home is worth $2,000,001, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Texas towns, more upscale than 100% of Texas towns, better for cycling than 96% of Texas towns.
- #1 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #1 in 25 Small Towns in Texas With the Most Remote Workers
- #9 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Texas
- #12 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Most Remote Workers
- #16 in 50 Places in America With the Most Remote Workers
- #21 in The 25 Best Small Towns for Young Professionals in Texas
How Barton Creek ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Barton Creek is worth $2,000,001, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 9.8 times the median household income of $203,947, which is more affordable than 0% of Texas towns. Median rent is $2,268 a month. 78.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barton Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $2,000,001 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $2,268 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $203,947 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 9.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 78.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Barton Creek
| People | Barton Creek | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.1% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71.9% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 48.2% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 89.2% |
Weather in Barton Creek
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 41.8°F. About 36.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 123 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 12 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barton Creek since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 27, 1997 about 7.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 10 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 173 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 14, 2008.
Severe weather in Travis County since 1996
Travis County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Travis County
Travis County had 903,333 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $96,267 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Barton Creek itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Barton Creek
- West Lake Hills, TX3.4 mi · 3,444 people · home $1,664,500
- Bee Cave, TX5.8 mi · 9,144 people · home $776,400
- Steiner Ranch, TX5.9 mi · 16,713 people · home $826,500
- Austin, TX7.0 mi · 961,855 people · home $555,300
- Shady Hollow, TX8.2 mi · 4,822 people · home $755,900
- The Hills, TX8.2 mi · 2,613 people · home $846,000
- Lakeway, TX8.5 mi · 19,189 people · home $841,300
- Belterra, TX9.5 mi · 6,170 people · home $773,400
Barton Creek questions
Is Barton Creek, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barton Creek scores better for retirees than 100% of Texas towns and quieter than 91%. 40.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 59.0).
How much does a house cost in Barton Creek?
The median owner-occupied home in Barton Creek is valued at $2,000,001 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $203,947, so homes cost about 9.8 times income. Median rent is $2,268 a month.
What is the weather like in Barton Creek?
July highs average 96.6°F and January lows 41.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Barton Creek get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barton Creek since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 27, 1997. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)